USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59801

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING Sol R1-16-96-030 Due 021296 Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 550 acres on the Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, MT. A site visit is scheduled for October 17, 1995. The work is estimated to start on April 23, 1996. Proposals are due on February 12, 1996 with anticipated award date of April 1, 1996. Contract time will be 25 calendar days and may include options to renew for two additional one-year periods. This project may be advertised as a written quotation or a solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (272)

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